Continued from Manton Bay – May 2020
The history of the Manton Bay nest, breeding stats and links to previous threads can be found here
The season so far: The resident pair both returned on 16 March - Blue 33(11) at 07:12 and Maya at 13:16. For the second consecutive year, Maya laid four eggs – the first on 29 March followed by another three first seen on 4, 6 and 9 April. Maya and Blue 33(11) faithfully incubated the four eggs and on day 38, the first chick hatched 6 May c13:20 followed by Chick #2 on 8 May c06:10, Chick #3 on 10 May c14:45, and Chick #4 on 13 May c20:45.
All four chicks have thrived under the protection of Maya and Blue 33(11) who has once again proved to be a fantastic provider for his family.
In two/three week’s time, the chicks will be ringed and we’ll learn a bit more about them.
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Richard B
Karen wrote 'It was very speedy and I guess tricky for I only saw one person in the boat - capture posted earlier.'
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One was steering the boat and the 'collector' appeared to be at the front in your capture, Karen?
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081 and 082
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082 self feeding
Birdies LG DU update.
Up on their feet
And here is 083
Isn't that #4, Karen?
082 wings...WOW!
Yes Sandra - 083 is chick #4. I am just waiting to see the chick that is sitting just now which is #3 as I think it may be ringed 084. Doesn't look like the chicks have been ringed in order?